CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany
Germany: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 20.77 million tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Germany recorded 20.77 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2024.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany peaked at 24.42 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9.01 million tonnes, in 2020.
Germany ranks 6th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20.80 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 21.58 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 22.47 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 23.16 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 23.60 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 24.02 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 24.42 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 9.01 million tonnes | -63.1% |
| 2021 | 10.57 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 17.01 million tonnes | +60.9% |
| 2023 | 19.43 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 20.77 million tonnes | +6.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 20.77 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 12.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 20.77 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 20.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.86 million tonnes | 20.80 million tonnes | 24.42 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 15.36 million tonnes | 9.01 million tonnes | 20.77 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More climate change data for Germany
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 43,971 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,073 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,898 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 34.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,246 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 12,227 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 122.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 46.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Germany was 20.77 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 24.42 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.01 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Germany ranks 6th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.